[gtslo]

I noticed on an 05 that I test drove that the driver's side engine cover said "LS2," but on the 05 that I bought, it says "GTO" on both sides of the engine and there is a sticker that says "LS2" on the throttle body. I am guessing this has to do with build dates and for some reason they switched at some point, but does anyone know what I am talking about?

 

[05GTO]

My build date was the first week of November and I have the same as you.

 

[Rob]

My build date was the first week of November and I have the same as you.

As do all 04 and 05 GTO's. That is the engine cover that comes with the GTO.

 

[gtslo]

I promise I am not making this up. In Round Rock, TX at Maxwell Pontiac, they had a black 05 two weeks ago with "LS2" in red lettering on the driver's side engine cover. The lettering was the same size at the "GTO" lettering (ie, very large).

They may still have it. I will call and check and if they do, I will take a picture.

 

[Rob]

That sounds like a Holden cover that was put on by mistake. I believe one of theirs says LS2.

But all GTO's get the GTO branded covers, at least are supposed to :cheers

 

[gtslo]

I called and asked the dealer if they still had it, but it's been sold. I asked the dealer if they recalled what was on the engine cover, but he couldn't confirm either way. So unless the person that bought that car during the week of 03/13 - 03/19 reads this thread, it will remain a mystery. :confused

 

[MY05GTO]

Look for it in 20 years. It'll be the rare 05 GTO with the LS2 inscribed engine cover worth $10 million....